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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic ZS10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was unveiled 12 months before the ZS10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the FP2 scores vs the ZS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic ZS10

 FP2 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic FP2

 ZS10 FP2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic ZS10

 FP2 ZS10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has got external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic ZS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FP2 against the ZS10.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and ZS10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FP2 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography advice
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (219 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
56
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
offers touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-25
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $80 $350